http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/activity/ Latest activity by Chrysalis on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk Chrysalis Hi Lexi ! :-) Thanks so much for requesting my eBook and signing the guestbook on the site- it made my day (((hugs))) I hope you enjoy it xox Anji x Thanks so much for requesting my eBook and signing the guestbook on the site- it made my day (((hugs))) I hope you enjoy it xox
Anji x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/821379/Seven-Secrets-FREE/#825790 http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/821379/Seven-Secrets-FREE/#825790 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:19:15 -0700 Chrysalis Member avatar for Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/55503/Photo-0039.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/55503/Photo-0039.jpg Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:19:58 -0700 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/46235/Enjoy outdoor activities with your family! http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/46235/Enjoy outdoor activities with your family! Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:33:35 -0800 Chrysalis   Obesity - an epidemic? We are hearing about it on the news all the time these days. The Western world is expanding; well our waistlines apparently! Its great that goverments are... Obesity - an epidemic?
We are hearing about it on the news all the time these days. The Western world is expanding; well our waistlines apparently!
Its great that goverments are...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8377/Obesity-Fat-Chance/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8377/Obesity-Fat-Chance/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:33:23 -0800 Chrysalis Congrats to Zack! Wish my boys were reliably night dry! lol So sorry to hear of the loss of your godmother :-( Sounds like she was a very special lady ((((hugs))))) Anji x So sorry to hear of the loss of your godmother :-(
Sounds like she was a very special lady
((((hugs)))))
Anji x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lexiw/blog/520538/Hello/#527629 http://www.minti.com/members/lexiw/blog/520538/Hello/#527629 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:25:23 -0700 Chrysalis Thanks everyone for your fantastic comments- I feel inspired by them to keep on improving ((((Hugs))))) luv ya all Anji x Anji x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/386295/New-look-new-career-new-beginnings--/#527591 http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/386295/New-look-new-career-new-beginnings--/#527591 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:15:00 -0700 Chrysalis Member avatar for Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/30260/April2007.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/30260/April2007.jpg Thu, 10 May 2007 20:28:40 -0700 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/30258/April2007.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/30258/April2007.jpg Thu, 10 May 2007 20:06:29 -0700 Chrysalis Our middle child was 20 months when baby number three came along. One of our first outings he took off across the carpark. I handed my baby to the nearest person and bolted after him. Luckily... http://www.minti.com/members/jmrmumstheword/blog/193428/i-nearly-lost-her/#193449 http://www.minti.com/members/jmrmumstheword/blog/193428/i-nearly-lost-her/#193449 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:03:07 -0800 Chrysalis I felt tears welling up just reading your account. (((((HUGS))))) no wonder you are distraught. Thank goodness you are all ok . Enjoy your precious little ones and take care of you xoxo http://www.minti.com/members/jmrmumstheword/blog/193428/i-nearly-lost-her/#193439 http://www.minti.com/members/jmrmumstheword/blog/193428/i-nearly-lost-her/#193439 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:58:08 -0800 Chrysalis I have ordered my copy- Im really looking forward to its arrival (((((big HUGS)))))) yes- I am so excited for you! yes- I am so excited for you!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185092/My-Little-Book-is-Finished/#185102 http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185092/My-Little-Book-is-Finished/#185102 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:33:14 -0800 Chrysalis I went to get mine and couldnt- when will you have more sweetie? http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185092/My-Little-Book-is-Finished/#185101 http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185092/My-Little-Book-is-Finished/#185101 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:01:14 -0800 Chrysalis *DANCES around the room with you* this is fabulous!!!!!! I will order my autographed copy asap- cos although i only 'know' you online you are a totally AWESOME lovely lady- I wish you all the luck in... http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185092/My-Little-Book-is-Finished/#185100 http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185092/My-Little-Book-is-Finished/#185100 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:59:06 -0800 Chrysalis *blush* glad its ok and you like it- thank you for such kind and generous praise!  When i'd finished I was a bit worried by the length - it turned out to be a real epic! I hope it helps... I hope it helps...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4063/So-your-child-is-going-into-hospital/#235040 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4063/So-your-child-is-going-into-hospital/#235040 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:17:01 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/18519/three wee monkeys.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/18519/three wee monkeys.jpg Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:46:23 -0800 Chrysalis   A hospital admission is always a bit stressful. Even if its for something exciting like the arrival of a new baby, there is so much to think about, organise and prepare (and worry... A hospital admission is always a bit stressful.
Even if its for something exciting like the arrival of a new baby, there is so much to think about, organise and prepare (and worry...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4063/So-your-child-is-going-into-hospital/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4063/So-your-child-is-going-into-hospital/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:32:42 -0800 Chrysalis isnt it- my daughter starts Year 8 in Feb. Last summer she got burned at the pool as she presumably thought she was too 'cool' to reapply the sunscreen I made her apply before she went out....
Last summer she got burned at the pool as she presumably thought she was too 'cool' to reapply the sunscreen I made her apply before she went out....]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3486/Safe-in-the-sun/#230998 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3486/Safe-in-the-sun/#230998 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 02:16:27 -0800 Chrysalis Opportunity to turn negative times into a positive learning experience instead of just "No no no!" lol.  Thanks for this one! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3528/Help-Me-Be-Good-Books/#231211 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3528/Help-Me-Be-Good-Books/#231211 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:26:45 -0800 Chrysalis Depends how much of a novelty the city is *grin* for my little darlings (from the country) ride a tram the myer window walk along southbank st kilda beach and the sunday market a train ride -... for my little darlings (from the country)
ride a tram
the myer window
walk along southbank
st kilda beach and the sunday market
a train ride -...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311497/melbourne-fun/#311500 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311497/melbourne-fun/#311500 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 20:03:51 -0800 Chrysalis What are the doctors playing at. I would definitely request a referal for a gynacologist. You can usually ring them and make the appointment- then go to a dr and say you are going to see so-and-so... I would definitely request a referal for a gynacologist. You can usually ring them and make the appointment- then go to a dr and say you are going to see so-and-so...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311886/not-menstruating/#311889 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311886/not-menstruating/#311889 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:51:44 -0800 Chrysalis What a terrible thing to have happened (((hugs)))). I hope your daughter has no lasting ill effects from this. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3486/Safe-in-the-sun/#230996 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3486/Safe-in-the-sun/#230996 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:21:16 -0800 Chrysalis thank you for sharing this. Rubber balloons can also be an environmental hazard as well. Ive also heard it is dangerous for young children to attempt to blow up a ballooon as if they cant block... Rubber balloons can also be an environmental hazard as well.

Ive also heard it is dangerous for young children to attempt to blow up a ballooon as if they cant block...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3494/Rubber-Balloons-are-DANGEROUS/#231040 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3494/Rubber-Balloons-are-DANGEROUS/#231040 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:18:42 -0800 Chrysalis In case you are interested ive been looking around on the net and found this- www.spiritofschapelle.com  there are lots of Shapelle supporters there and there is also info on writing to her...
 there are lots of Shapelle supporters there and there is also info on writing to her...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192574/Shapelle-Corby/#192576 http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192574/Shapelle-Corby/#192576 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:49:50 -0800 Chrysalis Sorry you have been so upset, glad you are feeling a bit better. Its good that you can air your views and in the long run things like this help to improve Minti for everyone. Merry Christmas xoxox Merry Christmas
xoxox]]> http://www.minti.com/members/peachynowamum/blog/188895/i-am-soooooo-ANGRY-with-minti/#188905 http://www.minti.com/members/peachynowamum/blog/188895/i-am-soooooo-ANGRY-with-minti/#188905 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:44:40 -0800 Chrysalis I also feel that having to note a list of guidelines (after you have pressed "write advice") would be helpful. A short point form list so its easy to scan - then a button at the bottom... http://www.minti.com/members/peachynowamum/blog/188895/i-am-soooooo-ANGRY-with-minti/#188898 http://www.minti.com/members/peachynowamum/blog/188895/i-am-soooooo-ANGRY-with-minti/#188898 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:43:10 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/15813/sun.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/15813/sun.jpg Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:37:45 -0800 Chrysalis Why be Sun Smart? When our first child was very young my Dh's parents came out to visit us here in Australia. They are from Scotland and as it was the middle of summer I was very concerned about... When our first child was very young my Dh's parents came out to visit us here in Australia. They are from Scotland and as it was the middle of summer I was very concerned about...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3486/Safe-in-the-sun/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3486/Safe-in-the-sun/ Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:27:25 -0800 Chrysalis we blow kisses to our air con every morning hahah. Luckily so far the fires are far away. we have had two small ones in our area  - well small compared to the monsters in the east.  The... Luckily so far the fires are far away. we have had two small ones in our area  - well small compared to the monsters in the east.  The...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192681/its-been-so-hot/#192683 http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192681/its-been-so-hot/#192683 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:32:27 -0800 Chrysalis Santa- I never imagined you were hiding that under your red suit ROFLMAO http://www.minti.com/members/blond-wild-child/blog/196006/Woohooo-2-more-sleeps-to-go/#196007 http://www.minti.com/members/blond-wild-child/blog/196006/Woohooo-2-more-sleeps-to-go/#196007 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:11:20 -0800 Chrysalis im so sorry to hear of the loss of Samantha. Take care of you and I will be thinking of you Much luv xoxoxoxoox Take care of you and I will be thinking of you
Much luv xoxoxoxoox]]> http://www.minti.com/members/blond-wild-child/blog/196018/The-last-Straw/#196022 http://www.minti.com/members/blond-wild-child/blog/196018/The-last-Straw/#196022 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:10:15 -0800 Chrysalis It would depend how it was said! lol. My in-laws live in another country so we rarely see them anyway. when they come over to visit Dh makes a point of spending time alone with his dad- they go to... My in-laws live in another country so we rarely see them anyway. when they come over to visit Dh makes a point of spending time alone with his dad- they go to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/310451/would-you-be-upset/#310453 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/310451/would-you-be-upset/#310453 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 17:00:17 -0800 Chrysalis Our two boys sat for half an hour once chatting to each other and trying to decide what they 'wanted to be' so they wouldnt die ( I want to be a tree, a rock, a plastic bag, some slime etcetc.) So... So...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311971/answering-kids-big-questions/#311975 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311971/answering-kids-big-questions/#311975 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:54:14 -0800 Chrysalis I will have a great family minti pic after the present unwrapping ;-) http://www.minti.com/members/frontier/blog/181032/Foto-Friday/#181034 http://www.minti.com/members/frontier/blog/181032/Foto-Friday/#181034 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:43:50 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/15728/minti.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/15728/minti.jpg Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:38:35 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/12311/hi turtle.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/12311/hi turtle.JPG Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:02:12 -0800 Chrysalis vaugely. ... Apart from giving them something to occupy their hands .... I seem to remember doing a weird contortion thing where i changed their nappy back to front. If i remember rightly i put one... Apart from giving them something to occupy their hands .... I seem to remember doing a weird contortion thing where i changed their nappy back to front.
If i remember rightly i put one...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309850/only-got-2-hands-he-wont-let-me-change-his-nappy/#309852 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309850/only-got-2-hands-he-wont-let-me-change-his-nappy/#309852 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:32:54 -0800 Chrysalis well done ((((hugs))))) that is awesome!!!!!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/180126/Im-dreaming-of-a-roomba/#180127 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/180126/Im-dreaming-of-a-roomba/#180127 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:22:39 -0800 Chrysalis Thank you- its so true the simple things can be very memorable and wonderful http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2751/Tips-for-Spending-Quality-Times/#227190 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2751/Tips-for-Spending-Quality-Times/#227190 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:00:56 -0800 Chrysalis Well done :-) I wonder if I can get my kids to be enthusiastic about this idea - i love a massage! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2512/massage/#225787 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2512/massage/#225787 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:54:44 -0800 Chrysalis its horrible - but dont put yourself through it- have your excuses ready if you cant be blunt and give her the honest reason! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1275/Honesty-is-the-best-policy/#218820 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1275/Honesty-is-the-best-policy/#218820 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:52:04 -0800 Chrysalis glad you have things sorted now and thanks for the article! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2865/When-growing-pains-arent-growing-pains/#227747 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2865/When-growing-pains-arent-growing-pains/#227747 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:39:35 -0800 Chrysalis at never going to be that big! http://www.minti.com/members/thelibrarian/blog/192275/Shes-growing-up/#192276 http://www.minti.com/members/thelibrarian/blog/192275/Shes-growing-up/#192276 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:42:45 -0800 Chrysalis Thank you for sharing your advice- I agree the things you mention are very important and sadly it often takes people a long time to realise. Would love to hear about some actual examples of what...
Would love to hear about some actual examples of what...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2852/my-advice-to-you/#227712 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2852/my-advice-to-you/#227712 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:37:05 -0800 Chrysalis thank you for sharing such a powerful story. I am so glad things are better for you now. Well done for being brave enough to walk away from him. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2770/Domestic-violence-More-than-just-hitting/#227253 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2770/Domestic-violence-More-than-just-hitting/#227253 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:09:38 -0800 Chrysalis For your bravery and open sharing. Im sure you will help many and it is fantastic to have someone come forward and give some tips on what helps and what doesnt. There will be many who will have a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2697/living-with-Bi-polar-and-family/#226898 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2697/living-with-Bi-polar-and-family/#226898 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:02:14 -0800 Chrysalis Our oldest child was 5 when her brother was born- she helped with everything! Our son was provided with a boy baby doll when his baby brothers birth was near (there is 20 months between them) but he... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2694/Jealous-siblings/#226885 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2694/Jealous-siblings/#226885 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:56:21 -0800 Chrysalis we love going 'Light Looking' *grin* http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2784/Fun-and-Free-or-practically-free-things-to-do-for-Christmas/#227325 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2784/Fun-and-Free-or-practically-free-things-to-do-for-Christmas/#227325 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:52:47 -0800 Chrysalis what a lovely idea! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2838/present-idea-for-little-tot/#227639 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2838/present-idea-for-little-tot/#227639 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:38:58 -0800 Chrysalis my heart goes out to you. You will probably find you will gets lots of responses if you post in the Q&A (question/answer) section - see the green menu across the page- near the top. If there is... If there is...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2748/Dealing-with-Cancer-and-Childern/#227177 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2748/Dealing-with-Cancer-and-Childern/#227177 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:34:57 -0800 Chrysalis Thank you for sharing- there is a lot of excellent stuff here for us all. Thank you. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2846/What-You-Kidding/#227672 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2846/What-You-Kidding/#227672 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:18:56 -0800 Chrysalis coming up between Christmas and New year= these are welcome ideas for us, thanks :-) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2849/Amusing-children-on-car-rides/#227691 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2849/Amusing-children-on-car-rides/#227691 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:14:50 -0800 Chrysalis I like your advice, well done! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2851/Screaming-fits/#227707 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2851/Screaming-fits/#227707 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:12:29 -0800 Chrysalis Very well written and youve convinced me *smile* sounds like you have done very well. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2850/Sleep-Glorious-Sleep/#227705 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2850/Sleep-Glorious-Sleep/#227705 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:08:46 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/12093/In the darkness, our mind will helpfully provide options for half seen shapes, http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/12093/In the darkness, our mind will helpfully provide options for half seen shapes, Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:36:59 -0800 Chrysalis Nicely handled. Great Article on a 'silly' subject *grin* http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2641/Perceptions-Drinking-in-front-of-children/#226605 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2641/Perceptions-Drinking-in-front-of-children/#226605 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 23:23:17 -0800 Chrysalis My DH calls me the Minti Queen http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308636/who-is-getting-addicted-to-this-site-/#308638 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308636/who-is-getting-addicted-to-this-site-/#308638 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 22:54:24 -0800 Chrysalis Mum....can you leave the light on. All my children have asked this at one time or another. Thunderstorms, Strong winds, Very heavy rain, A family member being out late, Nightmares, Scary... All my children have asked this at one time or another.
Thunderstorms, Strong winds, Very heavy rain, A family member being out late, Nightmares, Scary...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2848/Let-there-be-light/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2848/Let-there-be-light/ Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:29:00 -0800 Chrysalis those plug in repellants. I bought one once and plugged it into the socket beside the bed. Although the covers werent actually over it it must have heated up in the semi enclosed area. It actually... I bought one once and plugged it into the socket beside the bed. Although the covers werent actually over it it must have heated up in the semi enclosed area. It actually...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309280/mosie-bites/#309299 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309280/mosie-bites/#309299 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 21:02:58 -0800 Chrysalis Great advice and I agree- our firemen and women are absolutely fabulous xox http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2670/Protecting-your-children-during-fire-season/#226748 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2670/Protecting-your-children-during-fire-season/#226748 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 06:16:42 -0800 Chrysalis you covered everything beautifully, really great work http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309390/relationship-concerns-and-other-fears/#309398 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309390/relationship-concerns-and-other-fears/#309398 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 06:06:15 -0800 Chrysalis Those working hours are horrendous- id imagine he is exhausted and is feeling trapped in this endless cycle- perhaps he feels resentful and doesnt know how to get out of it all. Meanwhile you are...
Meanwhile you are...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309390/relationship-concerns-and-other-fears/#309402 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309390/relationship-concerns-and-other-fears/#309402 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 06:00:01 -0800 Chrysalis One of our kids acts like vegetables are the devil incarnate. I wonder if I could get away with pureeing vegies and mixing them into sauces. Very interesting idea and worth a try. It would be...
It would be...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2571/try-this-with-vegs/#226237 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2571/try-this-with-vegs/#226237 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 05:47:13 -0800 Chrysalis you poor thing. It must be very hard having noisy abusive neighbours at any time- but with a husband getting up at 4am and a daughter studying it would be unbearable. Good on you for trying to...
Good on you for trying to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309411/help/#309412 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309411/help/#309412 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 05:35:10 -0800 Chrysalis please dont say you have been doing things wrong! You really have your hands full and you sound like a very loving and caring person. Everyone does things differently and what works for one... You really have your hands full and you sound like a very loving and caring person.

Everyone does things differently and what works for one...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2332/Kids-hair-and-clothes-When-is-it-not-your-problem/#224678 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2332/Kids-hair-and-clothes-When-is-it-not-your-problem/#224678 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 05:13:54 -0800 Chrysalis I really appreciate that ! I love to draw and paint and it brings me great pleasure to be able to create something for my children. http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192569/FotoFriday/#192573 http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192569/FotoFriday/#192573 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:56:14 -0800 Chrysalis I had to make sure you could see me. I look frightful. It is really funny. I look frightful. It is really funny.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192569/FotoFriday/#192571 http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/blog/192569/FotoFriday/#192571 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:54:36 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11994/Anji 28july06.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11994/Anji 28july06.jpg Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:54:18 -0800 Chrysalis Thanks for this- we all need to 'put ourselves in the other persons shoes' and try hard to be patient and kind. Great article. Great article.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2824/Dont-cry-over-spilled-milk/#227582 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2824/Dont-cry-over-spilled-milk/#227582 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:38:12 -0800 Chrysalis For writing about this. I think it is very important for us all to be aware of this issue and learn as much as we can so we do recognise the signs and know how to talk to our children. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2823/Child-Abuse-some-of-the-signs/#227569 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2823/Child-Abuse-some-of-the-signs/#227569 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:35:09 -0800 Chrysalis Very interesting. Looking forward to reading the updates too. :-) Thank you http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2816/Aromatherapy-Advice-for-Common-Ailments/#227521 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2816/Aromatherapy-Advice-for-Common-Ailments/#227521 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:29:55 -0800 Chrysalis DH and I did a positive parenting course a while ago which talked about this effective way of communicating. It works for all ages *grin* Great advice Great advice]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2825/How-to-use-positive-statements-for-better-behavioral-outcomes/#227593 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2825/How-to-use-positive-statements-for-better-behavioral-outcomes/#227593 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:28:17 -0800 Chrysalis My hubby and I have been in similar situations before. I know that horrid to and fro feeling. I am trying to think clearly here so i can say something sensible. First- would you prefer him to go... I know that horrid to and fro feeling. I am trying to think clearly here so i can say something sensible.
First- would you prefer him to go...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309421/personality-clash-with-my-husband-what-would-you-do/#309431 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309421/personality-clash-with-my-husband-what-would-you-do/#309431 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:50:27 -0800 Chrysalis I should nominate a book now then me thinks. Oh gosh- how to choose.......... Im not sure whether to go with one I have read a long time ago and would like to reread The Red Room- by Nicci... Oh gosh- how to choose..........
Im not sure whether to go with one I have read a long time ago and would like to reread
The Red Room- by Nicci...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/291/Monthly-Book-Club/blog/114089/#114091 http://www.minti.com/groups/291/Monthly-Book-Club/blog/114089/#114091 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:30:45 -0800 Chrysalis But im here now. I love books. Our house is falling down from the weight of all the bookcases. This is a great idea. I will try and get into it soon. Hey- maybe we could list great kids books... I love books. Our house is falling down from the weight of all the bookcases.
This is a great idea. I will try and get into it soon.

Hey- maybe we could list great kids books...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/291/Monthly-Book-Club/blog/114088/ http://www.minti.com/groups/291/Monthly-Book-Club/blog/114088/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:24:53 -0800 Chrysalis thats not scary- ( that is totally gorgeous - you wanna see scary- pop by my foto friday- it literally scares the heck outta me! THIS is scary.     ...
( that is totally gorgeous - you wanna see scary- pop by my foto friday- it literally scares the heck outta me!

THIS is scary.     ...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/frontier/blog/181071/Foto-Friday/#181074 http://www.minti.com/members/frontier/blog/181071/Foto-Friday/#181074 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:02:48 -0800 Chrysalis You will be as cool as me then. well almost- I will always be just that tiny bit more cooler cos I got mine first - those couple of weeks count. However no one else will be able to tell http://www.minti.com/members/frontier/blog/181115/WOW-Cool-News/#181119 http://www.minti.com/members/frontier/blog/181115/WOW-Cool-News/#181119 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:58:04 -0800 Chrysalis Warning a scary pic of me when i had just woken after DD big party....... I will regret posting it im sure- but if you want a laugh its there for today anyway *grin* There are a few others too.... There are a few others too....]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/110746/ http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/110746/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:55:13 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11867/foto arghhhh.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11867/foto arghhhh.jpg Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:48:30 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11866/foto three monkeys.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11866/foto three monkeys.jpg Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:48:15 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11865/foto sleep.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11865/foto sleep.jpg Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:47:56 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11864/foto zone.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11864/foto zone.jpg Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:47:34 -0800 Chrysalis in western oz , yay http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/102314/#102315 http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/102314/#102315 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:29:18 -0800 Chrysalis Our kids love to get in the kitchen- we have a warehouse nearby too- I will check it out. Thanks! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2810/Kids-and-Cooking/#227479 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2810/Kids-and-Cooking/#227479 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:23:03 -0800 Chrysalis our middle child was tiny when he started climbing- well before a year old *shudder* we had a mattress beside the cot and had to keep the side down very early on although I dont remember actual... we had a mattress beside the cot and had to keep the side down very early on although I dont remember actual...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2808/Knowing-when-your-child-is-ready-for-a-toddler-bed/#227464 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2808/Knowing-when-your-child-is-ready-for-a-toddler-bed/#227464 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:21:47 -0800 Chrysalis report- great job. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2812/ROADTEST-leapfrog-counting-caterpillar/#227491 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2812/ROADTEST-leapfrog-counting-caterpillar/#227491 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:18:34 -0800 Chrysalis Written with gorgeous humour and practical down to earth advice- love it. I threw up for at least 7 months with my first as well With the second we flew home from the Uk to Australia while I was... I threw up for at least 7 months with my first as well
With the second we flew home from the Uk to Australia while I was...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2433/Morning-Sickness-or-Im-sorry-I-threw-up-on-your-shoesagain/#225245 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2433/Morning-Sickness-or-Im-sorry-I-threw-up-on-your-shoesagain/#225245 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:44:24 -0800 Chrysalis Well we will look out for her in the future- an author /illustrator perhaps http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103480/#103481 http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103480/#103481 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:30:24 -0800 Chrysalis I think it must be the age- or maybe its Y2K ? Our youngest is so adorable when he is being nice - he can be incredibly helpful and spontaneously does things , hurries to get ready etc....BUT when... Our youngest is so adorable when he is being nice - he can be incredibly helpful and spontaneously does things , hurries to get ready etc....BUT when...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103470/#103474 http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103470/#103474 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:27:49 -0800 Chrysalis that is so cute! http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103461/#103462 http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103461/#103462 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:24:20 -0800 Chrysalis He is finishing his first year at school and looking forward to the holidays which start in a couple of weeks! We have two other kids (aged 8 and 13) and live in south west victoria australia. He... We have two other kids (aged 8 and 13) and live in south west victoria australia.

He...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103464/ http://www.minti.com/groups/119/2000/blog/103464/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:23:08 -0800 Chrysalis For the older ones- I'd suggest a gift voucher or even just some money. That way they actually can take advantage of those after christmas sales! For the younger ones - try and get an idea of what...
For the younger ones - try and get an idea of what...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309208/what-2-buy-4-xmas--help/#309216 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309208/what-2-buy-4-xmas--help/#309216 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:07:06 -0800 Chrysalis Ours were great in the cot- they settled to sleep so much easier - in the big bed it was so tempting to get up and run around, lol. Two of ours were climbers and one was not. The non-climber...
Two of ours were climbers and one was not. The non-climber...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/302955/toddler-bed/#302961 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/302955/toddler-bed/#302961 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:47:32 -0800 Chrysalis Our middle child used to get very scared at night. He  would always be in his sisters bed- or she would go through to him. He would come to us too but often his brother was already there and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309362/bedtime-dilemma-with-a-5-year-old/#309364 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309362/bedtime-dilemma-with-a-5-year-old/#309364 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:39:20 -0800 Chrysalis I would assume though that for your husband alcohol is a familiar and comforting thing to reach for if he feels stressed. Many women reach for chocolate. A smoker will have a cigarette. Its a bad... Its a bad...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/303003/am-i-overreacting-alcohol/#303004 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/303003/am-i-overreacting-alcohol/#303004 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:15:44 -0800 Chrysalis My daughters legs are her legs- if she wants to shave them well fine, if not, fine too. When i was about 10 i think I decided I wanted to shave my legs. None of my friends did. Mum thought it was... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2796/11yo-wanting-to-shave/#227409 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2796/11yo-wanting-to-shave/#227409 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:31:09 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11732/Feed me NOW !!!!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11732/Feed me NOW !!!!!!! Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:42:27 -0800 Chrysalis Ask the 'experts' This morning I asked the boys (aged 8 and 6 ) what they thought were  things parents should know.... They were enthusiastically fired half a dozen responses straight back.... This morning I asked the boys (aged 8 and 6 ) what they thought were  things parents should know....

They were enthusiastically fired half a dozen responses straight back....]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2793/Learn-to-cook-fast-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2793/Learn-to-cook-fast-/ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:41:21 -0800 Chrysalis Not much I can add- except my name to the support *smile* My daughter is a similar age and development, and we cant get her out of the shower- she uses every beauty product she can find and spends...
My daughter is a similar age and development, and we cant get her out of the shower- she uses every beauty product she can find and spends...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309165/help-please/#309167 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309165/help-please/#309167 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:51:36 -0800 Chrysalis great resource, thank you. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2704/Explaining-spelling-rules-to-a-child-during-reading-practice-or-when-helping-them-write-a-story/#226969 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2704/Explaining-spelling-rules-to-a-child-during-reading-practice-or-when-helping-them-write-a-story/#226969 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:47:57 -0800 Chrysalis http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11612/sleeping skinnie minnie.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/chrysalis/photos/11612/sleeping skinnie minnie.jpg Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:44:48 -0800